1. Best Mastering Limiter Plugin
2. Best Limiter Plugin

Loud and clear

• 1. Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• 2. Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• 3. Optional Compact interface layout
• 4. Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• 5. Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages

Paid limiter plugins can cost upwards of a few hundred dollars each, like Waves' Limiter plugins. But you can get pretty good results from these free options as well. Best Free Limiter Plugins Limiter No6 Limiter #6 is a mastering plugin that includes five modules: RMS compressor, peak limiter, high-frequency limiter, clipper, true peak limiter.

• Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• Optional Compact interface layout
• Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages
• Low CPU usage
• Great transparent sound combined with maximum loudness

$ 999

download

Maximus

• 1. 4 Independent stereo separation control per band
• 2. Two saturation types per LMH & Master bands, with independent gain
• 3. Fully configurable. Any of the LMH or Master compressors can be bypassed to configure Maximus to suit any compression task
• 4. 3 independent user-definable Low Mid High (LMH) frequency bands.
• 5. Custom look-ahead for the LMH bands and Master compression envelopes.

• 4 Independent stereo separation control per band
• Two saturation types per LMH & Master bands, with independent gain
• Fully configurable. Any of the LMH or Master compressors can be bypassed to configure Maximus to suit any compression task
• 3 independent user-definable Low Mid High (LMH) frequency bands.
• Custom look-ahead for the LMH bands and Master compression envelopes.
• 4 compressors/limiter: One per LMH band plus a Master wide band compressor/limiter.

$ 149

download

Oxford Limiter

• 1. Complete with many factory presets
• 2. Comprehensive dither and noise shaping
• 3. Auto compensate feature corrects recon errors without losing overall programme loudness
• 4. Attack, release and variable soft knee controls
• 5. Enhance section to increase perceived loudness

• Complete with many factory presets
• Comprehensive dither and noise shaping
• Auto compensate feature corrects recon errors without losing overall programme loudness
• Attack, release and variable soft knee controls
• Enhance section to increase perceived loudness
• 64-bit compliant (AU / VST)

$ 312

download

Pure Limiter v3

• 1. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 2. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 3. Preset and Parameter Handling

• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset and Parameter Handling

$ 139

download

Precision Limiter

• 1. 1.5ms look-ahead, brick-wall, zero overshoot
• 2. Standard Peak/RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 metering modes
• 3. Totally colorless limiting characteristics
• 4. Unique Contour Mode allows attack shaping
• 5. User adjustable or intelligent auto release

• 1.5ms look-ahead, brick-wall, zero overshoot
• Standard Peak/RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 metering modes
• Totally colorless limiting characteristics
• Unique Contour Mode allows attack shaping
• User adjustable or intelligent auto release

$ 199

download

MMultiBandLimiter

• 1. Smart randomization
• 2. 4 multiparameters
• 3. 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• 4. Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• 5. Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x

• Smart randomization
• 4 multiparameters
• 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x
• The most advanced user interface on the market - stylable, resizable, GPU accelerated
• Dual user interface, easy screen for beginners, edit screen for professionals
• Automatic gain compensation (AGC)

$ 190

download

1176 Classic Limiter

• 1. All multi-button ratio combinations now available
• 2. Models entire electronic path, including transformers
• 3. Includes three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE
• 4. Painstaking new emulations of legendary M.T.
• 5. New “No Ratio” or Attack “Off” provides popular amplifier-only mode, adding 1176 distortion without compression

• All multi-button ratio combinations now available
• Models entire electronic path, including transformers
• Includes three famous versions: Rev A, Rev E, and AE
• Painstaking new emulations of legendary M.T.
• New “No Ratio” or Attack “Off” provides popular amplifier-only mode, adding 1176 distortion without compression

$ 299

download

Fairchild Tube Limiter

• 1. Includes custom hardware Stereo Sidechain Link mod
• 2. Includes all-new “digital only” features: Sidechain filtering, Dry/Wet parallel blend and Headroom
• 3. Includes artist presets from Darrell Thorp, Michael Brauer, Ryan West, and more
• 4. Lateral-Vertical mode for stereo imaging and balance control
• 5. Modeled after Ocean Way’s famous, meticulously maintained golden Fairchild channels

• Includes custom hardware Stereo Sidechain Link mod
• Includes all-new “digital only” features: Sidechain filtering, Dry/Wet parallel blend and Headroom
• Includes artist presets from Darrell Thorp, Michael Brauer, Ryan West, and more
• Lateral-Vertical mode for stereo imaging and balance control
• Modeled after Ocean Way’s famous, meticulously maintained golden Fairchild channels
• Includes the mono 660 and stereo 670, each with their own sonic attributes and feature sets

$ 299

download

dbx -160-Limiter

• 1. LED threshold indicators just like the original
• 2. Input/Output/Gain Change VU meter
• 3. Threshold, Compression and Output controls
• 4. Plug-in model of dbx 160; first solid-state VCA compressor
• 5. Modeled discrete version with unique nonlinearities

• LED threshold indicators just like the original
• Input/Output/Gain Change VU meter
• Threshold, Compression and Output controls
• Plug-in model of dbx 160; first solid-state VCA compressor
• Modeled discrete version with unique nonlinearities
• Same simple control set of its analog counterpart

$ 199

download

EBusLim

• 1. Elephant-quality limiter mode
• 2. All sample rates support
• 3. 0.5 ms compensated processing latenc
• 4. Stereo and multi-channel processing
• 5. Extreme ease of use

• Elephant-quality limiter mode
• All sample rates support
• 0.5 ms compensated processing latenc
• Stereo and multi-channel processing
• Extreme ease of use
• 64-bit floating point processing

$ 79.95

download

MMultiBandLimiter

• 1. Smart randomization
• 2. 4 multiparameters
• 3. 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• 4. Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• 5. Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x

• Smart randomization
• 4 multiparameters
• 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x
• The most advanced user interface on the market - stylable, resizable, GPU accelerated
• Dual user interface, easy screen for beginners, edit screen for professionals
• Automatic gain compensation (AGC)

$ 190

download

Pure Limiter v3

• 1. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 2. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 3. Preset and Parameter Handling

• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset and Parameter Handling

$ 139

download

Maximus

• 1. 4 Independent stereo separation control per band
• 2. Two saturation types per LMH & Master bands, with independent gain
• 3. Fully configurable. Any of the LMH or Master compressors can be bypassed to configure Maximus to suit any compression task
• 4. 3 independent user-definable Low Mid High (LMH) frequency bands.
• 5. Custom look-ahead for the LMH bands and Master compression envelopes.

• 4 Independent stereo separation control per band
• Two saturation types per LMH & Master bands, with independent gain
• Fully configurable. Any of the LMH or Master compressors can be bypassed to configure Maximus to suit any compression task
• 3 independent user-definable Low Mid High (LMH) frequency bands.
• Custom look-ahead for the LMH bands and Master compression envelopes.
• 4 compressors/limiter: One per LMH band plus a Master wide band compressor/limiter.

$ 149

download

MUltraMaximizer

• 1. Automatic gain compensation (AGC)
• 2. Smart randomization
• 3. Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x
• 4. Global preset management and online preset exchange
• 5. No dongle nor internet access is required for activation

• Automatic gain compensation (AGC)
• Smart randomization
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x
• Global preset management and online preset exchange
• No dongle nor internet access is required for activation
• Free-for-life updates
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x

$ 62

download

Syrah v3

• 1. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 2. Clipper, a discrete peak limiter at the very last stage of the processing chain rounding off the peaks smooth and musically
• 3. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.

• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Clipper, a discrete peak limiter at the very last stage of the processing chain rounding off the peaks smooth and musically
• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.

$ 179

download

Protector

• 1. 0 dB brickwall peak limiter and waveshaper.
• 2. No latency.
• 3. Loudness boost monitoring.
• 4. Fully configurable dynamics response histogram.
• 5. DC Filter to get rid of DC offset.

• 0 dB brickwall peak limiter and waveshaper.
• No latency.
• Loudness boost monitoring.
• Fully configurable dynamics response histogram.
• DC Filter to get rid of DC offset.
• Stereo link control.

$ 79

download

Elixir v3

• 1. True Peak level metering and limiting
• 2. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 3. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 4. Preset/Parameter slots

• True Peak level metering and limiting
• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset/Parameter slots

$ 199

download

PSP Xenon

• 1. PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• 2. Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• 3. Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• 4. Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

• PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

$ 249

download

Voxengo Elephant

• 1. Contextual hint messages
• 2. All sample rates support
• 3. 24 ms compensated processing latency
• 4. A/B comparisons
• 5. 64-bit floating point processing

• Contextual hint messages
• All sample rates support
• 24 ms compensated processing latency
• A/B comparisons
• 64-bit floating point processing
• Internal channel routing
• Stereo and multi-channel processing
• Channel grouping
• Waveform graph view
• Optional release stage

$ 119.95

download

Alloy 2

• 1. Start fast, then go deep with over 250 presets and a tweaker’s paradise of advanced controls.
• 2. Visualize your mixing decisions with rich meter displays to guide the way
• 3. Hear results immediately with zero latency performance, whether you’re tracking in real-time or in the midst of a mix session.
• 4. Get six powerful tools in one integrated plug-in: Equalizer, Dynamics, Exciter, De-Esser, Transient Shaper and Limiter.
• 5. Achieve exceptional sound quality, balancing vintage emulation with digital precision.

• Start fast, then go deep with over 250 presets and a tweaker’s paradise of advanced controls.
• Visualize your mixing decisions with rich meter displays to guide the way
• Hear results immediately with zero latency performance, whether you’re tracking in real-time or in the midst of a mix session.
• Get six powerful tools in one integrated plug-in: Equalizer, Dynamics, Exciter, De-Esser, Transient Shaper and Limiter.
• Achieve exceptional sound quality, balancing vintage emulation with digital precision.

$ 199

download

Protector

• 1. 0 dB brickwall peak limiter and waveshaper.
• 2. No latency.
• 3. Loudness boost monitoring.
• 4. Fully configurable dynamics response histogram.
• 5. DC Filter to get rid of DC offset.

• 0 dB brickwall peak limiter and waveshaper.
• No latency.
• Loudness boost monitoring.
• Fully configurable dynamics response histogram.
• DC Filter to get rid of DC offset.
• Stereo link control.

$ 79

download

Loud and clear

• 1. Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• 2. Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• 3. Optional Compact interface layout
• 4. Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• 5. Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages

• Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• Optional Compact interface layout
• Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages
• Low CPU usage
• Great transparent sound combined with maximum loudness

$ 999

download

L1 Ultramaximizer

• 1. Double precision bit resolution processing
• 2. 2 components: L1 Ultramaximizer and L1 Ultramaximizer+
• 3. Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• 4. IDR Increased Digital Resolution dither with noise shaping filter

• Double precision bit resolution processing
• 2 components: L1 Ultramaximizer and L1 Ultramaximizer+
• Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• IDR Increased Digital Resolution dither with noise shaping filter

$ 200

download

MMultiBandLimiter

• 1. Smart randomization
• 2. 4 multiparameters
• 3. 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• 4. Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• 5. Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x

• Smart randomization
• 4 multiparameters
• 1-6 fully configurable independent bands
• Unique visualisation engine with classic meters and time graphs
• Adjustable up-sampling 1x-16x
• The most advanced user interface on the market - stylable, resizable, GPU accelerated
• Dual user interface, easy screen for beginners, edit screen for professionals
• Automatic gain compensation (AGC)

$ 190

Best Mastering Limiter Plugin

download

OxFord Inflator

• 1. Adds presence and tube-like warmth
• 2. Provides virtual headroom above digital maximum
• 3. Increases perceived loudness of any material
• 4. Direct and band-split modes

• Adds presence and tube-like warmth
• Provides virtual headroom above digital maximum
• Increases perceived loudness of any material
• Direct and band-split modes

$ 185

download

PSP Xenon

• 1. PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• 2. Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• 3. Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• 4. Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

• PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

$ 249

download

Elixir v3

• 1. True Peak level metering and limiting
• 2. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 3. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 4. Preset/Parameter slots

Best Limiter Plugin

• True Peak level metering and limiting
• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset/Parameter slots

$ 199

download

Precision Limiter

• 1. 1.5ms look-ahead, brick-wall, zero overshoot
• 2. Standard Peak/RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 metering modes
• 3. Totally colorless limiting characteristics
• 4. Unique Contour Mode allows attack shaping
• 5. User adjustable or intelligent auto release

• 1.5ms look-ahead, brick-wall, zero overshoot
• Standard Peak/RMS, K-12, K-14, and K-20 metering modes
• Totally colorless limiting characteristics
• Unique Contour Mode allows attack shaping
• User adjustable or intelligent auto release

$ 199

download

Fairchild Tube Limiter

• 1. Includes custom hardware Stereo Sidechain Link mod
• 2. Includes all-new “digital only” features: Sidechain filtering, Dry/Wet parallel blend and Headroom
• 3. Includes artist presets from Darrell Thorp, Michael Brauer, Ryan West, and more
• 4. Lateral-Vertical mode for stereo imaging and balance control
• 5. Modeled after Ocean Way’s famous, meticulously maintained golden Fairchild channels

• Includes custom hardware Stereo Sidechain Link mod
• Includes all-new “digital only” features: Sidechain filtering, Dry/Wet parallel blend and Headroom
• Includes artist presets from Darrell Thorp, Michael Brauer, Ryan West, and more
• Lateral-Vertical mode for stereo imaging and balance control
• Modeled after Ocean Way’s famous, meticulously maintained golden Fairchild channels
• Includes the mono 660 and stereo 670, each with their own sonic attributes and feature sets

$ 299

download

Pure Limiter v3

• 1. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 2. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 3. Preset and Parameter Handling

• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset and Parameter Handling

$ 139

download

MaxxVolume

• 1. High and low level compression, gating, and leveling in one plugin
• 2. Level dialogue and other post-production elements
• 3. Add body and detail on acoustic instruments
• 4. Bring out room ambience and detail

• High and low level compression, gating, and leveling in one plugin
• Level dialogue and other post-production elements
• Add body and detail on acoustic instruments
• Bring out room ambience and detail

$ 350

download

Loud and clear

• 1. Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• 2. Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• 3. Optional Compact interface layout
• 4. Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• 5. Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages

• Highly accurate output and gain reduction metering
• Adjustable meter scale, including K-System support
• Optional Compact interface layout
• Up to four times linear-phase oversampling
• Separate channel linking for both the transient and release stages
• Low CPU usage
• Great transparent sound combined with maximum loudness

$ 999

download

PSP Xenon

• 1. PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• 2. Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• 3. Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• 4. Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

• PSP Xenon is a valuable addition to my mastering toolbox
• Very clean, pure-sounding limiter which is also versatile
• Sounds great and the pink noise generator linked to the metering is a great tool.
• Truly remarkable unit which enables the mastering engineer to perform limiting tasks without any compromises.

$ 249

download

Oxford Limiter

• 1. Complete with many factory presets
• 2. Comprehensive dither and noise shaping
• 3. Auto compensate feature corrects recon errors without losing overall programme loudness
• 4. Attack, release and variable soft knee controls
• 5. Enhance section to increase perceived loudness

• Complete with many factory presets
• Comprehensive dither and noise shaping
• Auto compensate feature corrects recon errors without losing overall programme loudness
• Attack, release and variable soft knee controls
• Enhance section to increase perceived loudness
• 64-bit compliant (AU / VST)

$ 312

download

Elixir v3

• 1. True Peak level metering and limiting
• 2. Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• 3. Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• 4. Preset/Parameter slots

• True Peak level metering and limiting
• Input/Output gain controls for adjusting the levels before and after processing.
• Bypass routes the incoming signal direct to the output for a true smooth transition between processed and clean signal.
• Preset/Parameter slots

$ 199

download

dbx -160-Limiter

• 1. LED threshold indicators just like the original
• 2. Input/Output/Gain Change VU meter
• 3. Threshold, Compression and Output controls
• 4. Plug-in model of dbx 160; first solid-state VCA compressor
• 5. Modeled discrete version with unique nonlinearities

• LED threshold indicators just like the original
• Input/Output/Gain Change VU meter
• Threshold, Compression and Output controls
• Plug-in model of dbx 160; first solid-state VCA compressor
• Modeled discrete version with unique nonlinearities
• Same simple control set of its analog counterpart

$ 199

download

L2 Ultramaximizer

• 1. Manual and ARC™ Automatic Release Contro
• 2. DR™ Increased Digital Resolution with double precision bit re-quantization and dither with 9th-order noise shaping filter
• 3. Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin

• Manual and ARC™ Automatic Release Contro
• DR™ Increased Digital Resolution with double precision bit re-quantization and dither with 9th-order noise shaping filter
• Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin

$ 250

download

L1 Ultramaximizer

• 1. Double precision bit resolution processing
• 2. 2 components: L1 Ultramaximizer and L1 Ultramaximizer+
• 3. Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• 4. IDR Increased Digital Resolution dither with noise shaping filter

• Double precision bit resolution processing
• 2 components: L1 Ultramaximizer and L1 Ultramaximizer+
• Peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• IDR Increased Digital Resolution dither with noise shaping filter

$ 200

download

L3-16 Multimaximizer

• 1. Linear phase filtering for maximum output, free of phase distortion.
• 2. Built-in linear phase equalizer
• 3. 16-band peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• 4. Automatic Release Contro

• Linear phase filtering for maximum output, free of phase distortion.
• Built-in linear phase equalizer
• 16-band peak limiter / level maximizer plugin
• Automatic Release Contro

$ 550

download

L3 Multimaximizer

• 1. Master and individual ARC Automatic Release Control
• 2. Linear phase EQ for sweet highs and punchy lows
• 3. Multiband peak limiter / level maximizer plugin

• Master and individual ARC Automatic Release Control
• Linear phase EQ for sweet highs and punchy lows
• Multiband peak limiter / level maximizer plugin

$ 350

download

Have a strict constraint on the volume of the final track? Well, with limiter plugins for effects, you should have no trouble adhering to them. The limiter plugins are just like compressors, but there is no guessing work here. The brilliantly designed UI allow users to easily monitor and control the output of the audio just like changing the controls on an equalizer. But apart from setting the threshold for the maximum output from the audio, the plugins also offer other functionalities. Consider the saturation algorithm system for instance; it not just makes the music louder but can also give it the perfect analog character to make the recording complete.

The plugins have a very interactive interface that give you the exact preview of the output side-by-side as you are experimenting with the controls. The 64-bit processing of the signal path used by the plugins allow a low latency that helps prevent over compression and damage to speakers and audio systems in case excessive volume. The plugins also ensure natural, tube-like warmth that gives character to mixes; they also enhance the volume beyond nominal with ease. The unique process used plugins prevent the loss of quality when amplifying or compressing the dynamic frequencies, and ensure original quality even after extreme limiting. The plugins perform synchronously with most audio devices and have legacy support that allows them to be used on any version of OS platforms. Most of such top rated plugins are indexed for you at BestPlugins, which serves as a dependable compilation of the best limiter plugins.

Here are the Best Free Mastering VST Plugins online that can be used with FL Studio, Reason, Ableton Live, and other VST supported software.

VST Download Instructions:

1. Click the name of each VST Plugin.
2. Look around each website for the download link or button.
3. Only download the VST plugin. Do NOT install any suspicious software.
4. Don’t forget to share this article and follow us.

Tutorial: How to Install VST Plugins

Best Free Mastering VST Plugins

1.Span – PC / Mac

SPAN is a free real-time “fast Fourier transform” audio spectrum analyzer AAX, AudioUnit and VST plugin for professional sound and music production applications. For the most part it was derived from Voxengo GlissEQ dynamic parametric equalizer and reproduces its spectrum analysis functionality.

• Fast Fourier transform spectrum analyzer
• Stereo, mid-side, surround spectrum analyzer
• Stereo correlation meter
• K level meter
• RMS, peak level and clipping detector

2.Loudmax – PC / Mac

LoudMax is a Look-Ahead Brickwall Loudness Maximizer Plugin with a clean transparent sound. It is designed to retain the original character of the music as much as possible even at high compression levels.

• True Peak Limiting (Further information for ISP below)
• Supported Samplerates: 2kHz – 384kHz
• Latency: 1.25ms (+ 6 samples with ISP)
• Look-Ahead and Attack Time: 1.25ms
• Release Time: Automatic – depending on the input signal
• No audible distortion
• Possible overdrive: 740dB
• Very low CPU usage

3.Limiter 6 – PC / Mac

This is a more complex and versatile take on limiting. It offers more control than LoudMax, which can be helpful if your program material requires detailed tweaking.Its five modules include: RMS compressor, peak limiter, high-frequency limiter, clipper, and true peak limiter.

• 5 modules: RMS compressor, peak limiter, high-frequency limiter, clipper, true peak limiter
• High-quality signal processing to use for mastering purposes
• Brickwall and soft limiting with different timing settings
• M/S and multiband modes
• Optional 4x oversampling
• True inter-sample peaks (ISP) limiting
• Analog-style indication
• 2 different GUIs

4.MV Meter – PC / Mac

mvMeter is a multivariable meter including RMS, EBUR128, VU and PPM measurement.

• behavior of classic analog VU and PPM meters
• multiple measurement modes: PEAK, RMS, EBU R128, VU and PPM
• multi channel metering: stereo, left, right, mid, side channel
• large and accurate live meters
• adjustable pre-gain, gain matching
• 64-bit internal processing
• 5 different meter themes
• GUI resizing up 400%, ready for 4k displays

5.Stereo Tool V3 – PC / Mac

StereoTool offers ultra-precise control of input gain and individual pan for left and right channels, accurate visual feedback reflecting the signal content with; a vector scope, PPM meters for inputs/outputs, phase correlation meter permanently monitoring the signal and individual left and right polarity reversal

• Up to 8 channels Input/Output.
• 64-bits internal floating point processing.
• Sampling rate up to 384 kHz DXD (Pyramix & Ovation MassCore/Native)
• Sampling rate up to 192 kHz for native (AU/VST/AAX/AAX AudioSuite).

6.Marvel GEQ – PC / Mac

Marvel GEQ allows audio engineers and musicians to apply quick EQ shape adjustments, both to audio tracks and full mixes. The linear-phase filtering offered by Marvel GEQ is suitable for equalization tasks where high quality and excellent sonic character are a mu

• Track graphic equalizer
• Voice streaming equalizer plugin
• Mastering graphic equalizer
• Stereo, mid-side, 5.1 surround equalizer
• Transparent graphic equalizer

7.A1 Stereo Control – PC / Mac

Stereo expansion is often used in moderation during the mastering stage, though it can also be employed on individual tracks when mixing. The idea is to give your tracks more width and make them sound more expansive. One problem can be widening the bass end, as bass should remain centered to retain focus and power.

8.IVGI – PC / Mac

IVGI can deliver very soft and subtle saturation, that feels at home on the master buss. It is equally capable of very dense and dirty distortion effects to spice up single tracks.

9.SoftClipper – PC / Mac

ClipShifter is a wave shaping audio plugin that functions like a clipping-style limiter, and can be used at all mixing stages, from distorting basses and drums to maximizing mix buses and warming up mixes.

• Clipping style limiter: from transparent sounding compression to hard clipping distortion
• Controls for Clip Shape (hard to soft) and harmonics (even- and odd-order), so you can be in control of the sound
• Low CPU usage for running multiple instances on multiple tracks
• Standard LVC-Audio metering, including VU-style, PPM-style, and loudness meters to easily monitor input and output levels
• Scalable waveform history view with click-and-drag editing of threshold controls to easily change and set clipping levels based on the incoming signal
• 3-band crossover (paid feature) control utilizing 4^th order LR filters for flat crossover response
• Independent frequency clipping (paid feature) to target the right frequencies for processing and selectable EQ gain controls that can be used pre- or post-processing

10.FerricTDS – PC / Mac

Inspired by the smooth dynamic shaping capabilities of some high-end reel-to-reel tape recorders, Ferrics TDS tape dynamics simulator – simulates three of the most distinctive and much appreciated sonic effects generated by these devices: dynamics, saturation, limiting.

• Performs gentle audio dynamic treatments.
• Masters difficult to handle audio material.
• Adds extra harmonics and saturation effects.
• Controls outgoing audio peaks.

11.After – Windows

After is a mastering processor

• Bypass.
• Clarity effect.
• Newyork compressor.
• Punch & Body eq.
• 40K Aero enhancer.
• Monoizer.
• Output Gain.

12.Bus Compressor – Windows

13.CS-12 Master Channel Strip – Windows

The mastering workhorse.

• Bypass
• In-output gain + reset
• Pan + wide
• Invert output
• Left/right phase invert
• Phase meter
• 12 Graphic bands
• 9 Q settings
• Clipper + drive
• Stereo doubler
• Lopass, Hipass
• Punch mode
• NY compressor (soft/hard)+ Knock
• Tape saturator
• ReLife recover (C)
• Low-High Exciters
• EQ 12-6 dB switch
• Output 12-6 dB switch
• 22 presets
• In-out meters + peakhold. Meters on/off
• HQ engine – multicore support

14.DeeSpeaker – Windows / Mac

DeeSpeaker simulates near-field speaker that are placed at an angle of 45 degrees to 1m destination with a headphone. DeeSpeaker synthesizes the sound as it is generated from real monitor speaker in a good settings, as well as the reflections sounds in studio, by advanced filter processing and phase processing.

15.dpMeter – Windows / Mac

dpMeter is a precise digital audio multi channel meter including RMS, EBUR128 and TruePeak (intersample) measurement.

• Click-free 64-bit internal processing.
• 2 measurement modes: RMS/EBU R128.
• Multi channel metering: 2-6 RMS channels, 2.0 stereo, 4.0, 4.1 and 5.1 surround.
• RMS: integrated, momentary, peak and true peak.
• EBU R128: integrated, momentary, short term, true pack and loudness range.
• True peak measurement based on ITU 1770.
• Continuous/synced measurement.
• Record metering results as automation data.
• Large and accurate live meters.

16.easyLimiter – Windows / Mac

easyLimiter is a limiter designed for easy mastering. Made based on our research in the field of wave attenuation of high peak that creates problems audition: rattles, crackling, distortions and other unwanted sounds.

• Clear and smooth sound.
• Big volume with no unwanted sounds.
• Continuous sound and very close to the original line.
• EXTREMELY low resources, UNIQUE in the area of audio limiters.
• Look Ahead: detection of peaks are made before sound playing, this result a very little delay has no importance in the mastering process. This feature detects all peaks in time to can be limited.
• Attack attenuation envelope. This feature make continuous sound and very close to the original line.
• Release attenuation envelope. This feature improves continuous line of the sound.
• Stereo link combines attenuation with stereo balance.
• Left and right attenuation with memory storing.

17.TDR VOS SlickEQ – Windows / Mac

TDR VOS SlickEQ is a mixing/mastering equalizer designed for ease of use, musical flexibility and impeccable sound. Three (and a half) filter-bands arranged in a classic Low/Mid/High semi-parametric layout offer fast and intuitive access to four distinct EQ modes, each representing a set of distinct EQ curves and behaviors. An elaborate auto gain option automatically compensates for changes of perceived loudness during EQ operation. Optionally, SlickEQ allows to exclusively process either the stereo sum or stereo difference (i.e. “stereo width”) without additional sum/difference encoding. In order to warm up the material with additional harmonic content, SlickEQ offers a switchable EQ non-linearity and an output stage with 4 different saturation models. These options are meant to offer subtle and interesting textures, rather than obvious distortion. The effect is made to add the typical “mojo” often associated with classy audio gear.

• Intuitive, yet flexible semi parametric EQ layout
• Modern user interface with outstanding usability and ergonomics
• Carefully designed 64bit “delta” multi-rate structure
• Three EQ bands with additional 18dB/Oct high-pass filter
• Four distinct EQ models: “American”, “British”, “German” and “Soviet” with optional non-linearity
• Five output stages: “Linear”, “Silky”, “Mellow”, “Deep” and “Toasted”
• Advanced saturation algorithms by VoS (“Stateful saturation”)
• Highly effective and musically pleasing loudness compensated auto gain control
• Stereo and sum/difference processing options
• Tool-bar with undo/redo, A/B, advanced preset management and more

18.HPL2 – Windows / Mac

HPL2 is a professional binaural conversion technology HPL used by some Japanese label that produces high-quality high-resolution music when producing a sound source version for headphones By using this HPL2 Processor plug-in, you will be able to listen to the same mix-balanced sound as you listen to a 2-ch stereo sound source with a speaker, even with headphones or earphones. Originally the music sound source is made to be comfortable for the speaker. Realizing with the headphones and the earphone without breaking the mix balance is very important to obtain the original sound. It is not an effector that adds something and makes it pleasant. It play original good sound correctly even with headphones and earphones.

19.Instant – Windows / Mac

Instant is a pre-mastering processor.

• Bypass.
• One knob Pre Master effect.
• Tone Dial.
• Output Gain Dial.

20.KlipFreak – Windows / Mac

21.MHORSE P3 mkII – Windows

MHORSE P3 is a parallel mastering processor.

• Full Bypass.
• EQ Bypass.
• In/Output -3dB option.
• 3 parallel parametric (serial) equalizers.
• 6 Q wide settings per band.
• 4 freq. for low, mid, high.
• Boost/cut option per band.
• Peak/LoShelf – Peak/HiShelf.
• Loudness boost filter.
• Combined Par/Ser EQ option (post ser).
• Special filters: Mellow, Punch, Body and Shine (39K) modes.
• MS Parallel Clarity processor.
• NY Parallel Compressor.
• NY Solo, link/unlink channels, Motown & Aural enhancer.
• 3 bands Parallel Tape Saturator.
• DC remover.
• MS Parallel Stereo Widener without loss off center (3 modes).
• CrossTalk emulator (2 modes: Vintage, Modern).
• Low / High Exciters.
• Unique Deharsh processor with Stereo/Mid/Side modes.
• Old style VU meters (-60dB~+6dB).
• VU lights on/off animation.
• Pan peak/correlation and Source material detector meters.
• Input/output 3-color peak leds.
• 3-color i/o headroom leds for low, mid, high.
• Effects energy/compress meters.
• Parallel/Serial switch.
• Tooltips.

I hope you enjoy these free Mastering VST plugins. Please share this article and join our newsletter for more free VST Plugins.